What's Happening Around Bedford This Week? November 9-15, 2026

This week around Bedford starts with a talk on the mystery of caves on Monday night. Wednesday is Veterans Day. On Saturday, kids can get a free winter coat, Lloyd Wood plays the Mitchell Opera House, and there's a free oak tree and acorn craft program at Hardin Ridge.

Lesa Miller is a REALTOR® and broker in Bloomington, Indiana, who helps buyers and sellers in Bloomington, Bedford, Martinsville and the surrounding towns. Here's what caught my eye this week.

What's on Monday night?

Monday, Nov. 9: Lawrence County Historical and Genealogical Society membership meeting, 6:30 p.m., with Carroll Ritter speaking on "The Mystery of Caves" at 7 p.m. The page doesn't list where it's held, so check the Lawrence County Museum of History's site before you go.

What's happening at the library?

• Tuesday, Nov. 10, 10 a.m. and 11 a.m.: Pre-K Discovery: Piece of the Pie (ages 3-5). WBIW's calendar says kids will learn "fractions using mini pumpkin pies." Registration is required.

• Nov. 9 through Dec. 11: The Giving Tree. The library says, "This year we are accepting donations of new hats, gloves/mittens, scarves, and socks."

Both are at the Bedford Public Library, 1323 K St. See the library's calendar. WBIW's calendar notes the library is closed Wednesday, Nov. 11, for Veterans Day.

What's happening Saturday?

• Free Youth Coat Bank, Saturday, Nov. 14, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Bedford First Christian Church, 1101 15th St. It's open the first three Saturdays in November (Nov. 7, 14 and 21). WBIW's calendar says, "Bring your child with you for the best fit."

• Lloyd Wood Show, Saturday, Nov. 14, 7 p.m., Mitchell Opera House, N. 7th and Brook streets, Mitchell. Tickets are $20 for adults and $10 for kids 12 and under, according to the Mitchell Opera House events page.

Where's a good day trip?

All About Oak Trees and Acorn Craft, Saturday, Nov. 14, 1-2 p.m., Forest Education Center, Hardin Ridge Recreation Area, 6464 Hardin Ridge Rd., Heltonville. The Hoosier National Forest hosts it, and WBIW's calendar calls it "Fun for all ages! Free!" See the Forest Service events page.

For more ideas, see Fall Weekend in Lawrence County: Spring Mill, Bluespring Caverns and Mitchell and What Is Life Like in Bedford, Indiana?

Before you go

Event details change. Check each organizer's page for times, tickets and weather updates before you head out.

Frequently asked questions

What's happening in Bedford, Indiana the week of November 9, 2026?

A talk on "The Mystery of Caves" Monday night, a Pre-K program at the library Tuesday, Veterans Day on Wednesday, and on Saturday a free youth coat bank, Lloyd Wood at the Mitchell Opera House, and an oak tree program at Hardin Ridge.

Where can kids get a free winter coat in Bedford?

The Free Youth Coat Bank at Bedford First Christian Church, 1101 15th St., is open 10 a.m.-4 p.m. on Saturdays, Nov. 7, 14 and 21, 2026, according to WBIW's community calendar.

Is the Bedford Public Library open on Veterans Day?

No. WBIW's calendar lists the Bedford Public Library as closed Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026, in honor of Veterans Day.

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